Celebrating Bloomsburg University Football: 125 Years of Memorable Moments

The display highlights 125 years of football, back to the first game played on Oct. 22, 1892. Included among the memorable moments are the early years as the sport developed; the local athletic fields where the game was played, four of which have been on campus; the undefeated teams in 1948 and 1951 under Robert Redman; the passing of the record setting 1967 season; the return of champions as BU won its first eastern division and then PSAC titles in 1984 and 1985; and finally the last two plus decades under Danny Hale and current head coach Paul Darragh, featuring the trip to the national finals in 2000, an undefeated 2005 regular season, another PSAC title in 2013, and two Harlon Hill award winners as the best player in NCAA Division II football.

All of these make up some of the many memorable moments that football at Bloomsburg has enjoyed over the years. The exhibit is located in the flat cases and one set of wall cases in front of the University Archives on the 3rd Floor of the library and will be up through Feb. 9, 2018.

Sunday, Oct. 8

8 a.m. — Softball Tournament, Jan Hutchinson Field

11 a.m. — Campus Church Visitation, KUB Multicultural Center. Pastor Martin J. Harris, Sr., young adult pastor for FOCUS Ministry at Bethel Deliverance International Church in Philadelphia will lead the service. Free breakfast served at 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by Cultural Affairs and Student Support Services.

Parking

On Friday, Oct. 6, the top and bottom levels of the Tri-level parking garage will be closed for events being held on campus that day. The closure will take place after 2 a.m., Friday morning Oct. 6, and will only be accessible to individuals that are attending the events that day. The middle level of the garage will remain open to Faculty/Staff/Black Commuter parking.

East Second Street will be closed between Thornton Ave. (the street between the Tri-level garage and Elwell Hall) and Laubach Dr., (at Hartline) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday. Oct. 6, for the Soltz Hall dedication ceremony. BUPD personnel will be at the closure points to assist with traffic control. Please try to avoid this area if possible.

There will be “Reserved Parking” after 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, in the Bakeless Lot, McCormick Lot, and the Waller North Lot, (Shipping/Receiving). Parking after 5 p.m. will be for those attending the capital campaign finale being held on the Academic Quad. BUPD personnel will be present at the Waller Ramp to assist those attending.